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Pseudoephedrine for stuffy nose

Pseudoephedrine Dosage (Decongestant)

Child's weight (more than) in pounds

18

27

36

54

72

140

pounds
Total amount (mg) 7.5 12 15 22 30 60 mg.
Infant Drops 7.5 mg./0.8 ml 0.8 1.2 1.6 - - - ml
Liquid 15mg/5ml (tsp) 1/2 3/4 1 1 1/2 2 - tsp.
Chewable 15 mg. - - 1 1 1/2 2 4 tablets
Tablets 30 mg. - - - - 1 2 tablets
Tablet 60 mg. - - - - - 1 tablets
    Note:
  • Pseudoephedrine Dosage: determine by finding your child's weight in the top row of the dosage table and read down the column to find the type you are using.
  • Adult dose: 60 mg.
  • Repeat every 6 hours as needed
  • Don't use under 6 months of age (reason: risk of dosage error).

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